Senate Democrats face tough test of unity with voting rights bill
Senate Democrats will have to decide in upcoming weeks whether or not they will make changes to the For the People Act, a sweeping voting, ethics and…
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AMC’s stock is up 2,000% this year. But the theater chain’s problems aren’t solved
AMC’s comeback, and then some — its stock price surged to a record high on Wednesday — has been fueled by Reddit’s army of retail…
Continue ReadingFive arrested after 14-year-old girl gang raped in Belgium
An investigation into the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ghent, Belgium, is underway after five people — including three minors…
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish drops ‘Lost Cause’ music video
Billie Eilish has released new music, much to the delight of her fans. The singer dropped her new song, “Lost Cause” along with a music…
Continue ReadingMarsai Martin had no idea she was costarring with Kim Kardashian in ‘Paw Patrol’
You weren’t alone if you were surprised to hear that Kim Kardashian has a role in the forthcoming animated film “PAW Patrol: The…
Continue ReadingGoing for your annual checkup? Dr. Wen explains what health issues to pay attention to
Many people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and the rate of new…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis pledges to create a permanent memorial as George Floyd Square begins reopening
Minneapolis plans to create a lasting memorial at the intersection where George Floyd took his final breaths, city officials said in a statement…
Continue ReadingFact check: Here are 20 things Texas Republicans’ elections bill would do
Democratic state legislators in Texas staged a dramatic walk-out Sunday night to prevent the immediate passage of a Republican elections bill that…
Continue ReadingPeloton’s app is getting cheaper for millions of people
Peloton is introducing pricing tiers for its app — and students, health care workers and military members will receive major discounts. The app,…
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Etsy is buying Gen Z-focused resale site Depop for $1.6 billion
Online marketplace Etsy announced Wednesday it is expanding into the booming clothing resale space by acquiring Gen Z-focused reseller Depop for…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court sides with police officer who improperly searched license plate database
The Supreme Court on Thursday narrowed the scope of a federal cybercrime law, holding that a policeman who improperly accessed a license plate…
Continue ReadingAre unemployment benefits causing a worker shortage? No one knows for sure.
Once considered a crucial safety net in the pandemic-fueled economic storm, enhanced unemployment benefits are now pitting the jobless who say they…
Continue ReadingThousands of emails from and to Fauci during the pandemic’s early days were published. Here’s what they show about him
Dr. Anthony Fauci was a regular on American televisions as the pandemic unfolded across the country and millions looked to the leading expert for…
Continue ReadingAmazon thrived during the pandemic. These drivers say they paid the price
Massive turnover rates. Dissatisfaction with pay. Demanding bosses. Some workers who helped Amazon take advantage of the business opportunity the…
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New Senate report to detail security failures on January 6 but will fuel fight for probe over Trump’s role
Two Senate committees plan to release a flurry of recommendations in a thorough 100-page-plus report about what went wrong on January 6, but they…
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5 reasons to start a mindfulness practice — and how it can help you
Are you paying attention? Maybe not. We spend nearly half our waking lives with wandering minds, Harvard University scientists found over a decade…
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Feds investigating obstruction as part of Gaetz probe, sources say
The Justice Department is investigating potential obstruction of justice connected to the ongoing probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz and his alleged sexual…
Continue ReadingClimate change could ignite a financial crisis, IMF official says
Climate change poses serious risks to the stability of the financial system, a senior International Monetary Fund official told CNN Business. Tobias…
Continue ReadingStephen King adapts his own book in ‘Lisey’s Story,’ with disappointing results
Stephen King’s usual policy of selling the rights to his books and washing his hands of the results goes out the window in “Lisey’s…
Continue ReadingHere’s why this summer’s jobs reports might seem underwhelming
The jobs recovery has slowed since last year’s buoyant rebound. And now a summer lull may be upon us before the return to in-person schooling…
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